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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,270

Ford EcoSport SE   
Difference: $1,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelMalibuMalibuEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
Trim2LTLTZSESESTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $23,960 $28,155 $26,895
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,035        
Appearance Package     495    
Remote start     495 495 495
Engine-block heater 66 66 0 0 0
Sunroof 911        
Appearance Package     0    
Remote start     0 0 0
Options (change) 1,110 75 1,065 570 570
Options (change) 977 66 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $28,170 $29,435 $26,270 $29,970 $28,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford EcoSport SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford EcoSport SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,675
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelMalibuMalibuEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
Trim2LTLTZSESESTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4123hp I3166hp I4123hp I3
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 7675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,170$29,435$26,270$29,970$28,710
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,500-4,775-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$28,485$24,770$25,195$25,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$425$815

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelMalibuMalibuEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
Trim2LTLTZSESESTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50  
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0$0
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,915$5,465$8,740$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,500$4,775$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-71-198-136

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuEcoSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in99.2 in
Length191.8 in161.3 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft320.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.150.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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